Medicaid Advisory Committee

The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) advises Idaho Medicaid in the development and refining of the Medicaid program by providing a sounding board and, as an advisory group, gives Idaho Medicaid feedback on current and evolving issues. Advocates, service providers, and public agencies strive to work together and share their experience and knowledge to maximize the care available to Idaho Medicaid members.
2025 MAC Meeting Information
Date/TimeLocationWebex LinkAgendaMinutes
January 22, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
450 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
 AgendaMinutes
April 23, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
450 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
 Agenda 
July 23, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
450 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
   
October 29, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
450 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
   

*All Meetings are from 2-5pm Mountain Time

MAC Membership List

Membership:

Medicaid Advisory Committee members include Medicaid members and/or family and personal representatives, consumer groups on behalf of Medicaid members and those of the general public who are concerned about health service delivery to the Medicaid population; healthcare professionals who serve the Medicaid population, and other individuals with relevant Medicaid knowledge and background in healthcare such as acute care, behavioral health, long-term care, home care, Medicaid law and policy, healthcare financing, quality assurance, patient’s rights, health planning, problems and needs of Medicaid members, and pharmacy care.

NameAgency/Organization
Dr. Ernest Meshack-HartIdaho Oral Health Alliance/Terry Reilly
Sharon BarberLiving Independence Network Corporation (LINC) Idaho
Beth MerkleyNational Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Idaho 
Toni Lawson – Vice ChairIdaho Hospital Association
Robert Vande MerweIdaho Health Care Association (IHCA)
David GarrettIdaho Community Health Centers Association (ICHCA)
Shaun BillsIdaho Association of Community Providers (IACP)
Bill BenkulaIdaho Association of Community Providers
Liz Caval-Williams – ChairTEAM Services
Tina BullockNimiipuu Health
Dr. Christine HahnIDHW Division of Public Health Medical Director
Dr. Penny BeachFull Circle Health
Judy TaylorIdaho Commission on Aging
Laura ScuriAccess Behavioral Health
LegislatorRepresentative, Health and Welfare Committee
Senator Julie Van OrdenSenator (District 30), Health and Welfare Committee
Charlie WayMarimn Health (Coeur d'Alene)
Mike CunningtonIdaho Medical Association

Aide Samantha Moore

Amber Grant

Allison Highley

Renae Vandever

Consumer - Medicaid Beneficiary 

 

Beneficiary Advisory Council

The Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) advises Idaho Medicaid in the development and refining of the Medicaid program by providing a sounding board and, as an advisory group, gives Idaho Medicaid feedback on current and evolving issues. Advocates, service providers, and public agencies strive to work together and share their experience and knowledge to maximize the care available to Idaho Medicaid members. The BAC is composed of individuals who are either current Medicaid beneficiaries or caregivers of those receiving Medicaid.

2025 BAC Meeting Information
Date/TimeLocationWebex LinkAgendaMinutes
January 22, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
450 W State St.
Boise, ID 83702
 AgendaMinutes
April 23, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
450 W State St.
Boise, ID 83702
 AgendaMinutes
July 23, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
    
October 29, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
    
BAC Membership List
NameAgency/Organization
Aide Samantha MooreElevate Nation   
Allison HighleyIdaho Parents Unlimited
Amber GrantMedicaid Member
Renae VandeverMedicaid Member